Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” earned a rare Billboard trifecta this week. The soulful waltz is simultaneously No. 1 on three Billboard charts: Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs (airplay/sales/streaming) and Country Digital Song Sales. The tripled-up triumph was accomplished twice in 2016 with Thomas Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man” (January) and Florida Georgia Line’s…… MORE
Cole Swindell Releases New Single, “Flatliner,” Featuring Dierks Bentley [Listen]
It’s a new year and that means new music from Cole Swindell. The Georgia native has released his third single, “Flatliner,” from his sophomore album,You Should Be Here. “Flatliner” is the album’s lead track and it follows Cole’s back-to-back No. 1 hits, “You Should Be Here” and “Middle of a Memory.” The new tune, which…… MORE
And Baby Makes Five: Lee Brice and Wife Sara Are Expecting Their Third Child
There is some happy news to report for Lee Brice and his wife, Sara. According to People, the couple is expecting their third child. The new baby—the gender is unknown—will make the Brice family a party of five when he or she joins big brothers Ryker Mobley, 3, and Takoda, 8. Lee tells People, “Our…… MORE
Martin Guitars Unveils Two New Signature Guitars by Dwight Yoakam and John Prine
Martin Guitars announced the debut of two new signature guitars today (Jan. 3): the Dwight Yoakam DD28 and the D-28 John Prine. The acoustic guitar manufacturer teamed up with the two legendary country singer/songwriters on two models that will be unveiled at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, Calif., on Jan. 19–22, 2017, both of which have…… MORE
6 Country Artists Earned RIAA-Certified Gold, Platinum or Double-Platinum Singles in 2016, Including Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell & Dan + Shay
Recording industry trade organization RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) released its final numbers for 2016—and eight country singles released in 2016 earned gold (500,000 units), platinum (1 million) or double-platinum (2 million) designations for their sales. Interestingly enough, the eight songs came from just six artists/duos: Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley, Dan…… MORE
Check Out Photos From Kelsea Ballerini’s Post-Engagement Trip to Australia
The day after her Christmas engagement to Australian boyfriend Morgan Evans, Kelsea Ballerini hopped on a plane and headed Down Under for a post-engagement trip with her beau. And from the looks of things on Kelsea’s Instagram account, she’s having a great time visiting Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley wine region. Check out some…… MORE
Sam Hunt Reportedly Engaged to Girlfriend Hannah Lee Fowler
Sorry ladies, Sam Hunt is off the market. The cool crooner is reportedly engaged to his girlfriend, Hannah Lee Fowler. ’Tis the season for engagements. Sam joins a bevy of country artists who were engaged this holiday season, including Kelsea Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves and Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne to William Michael Morgan. Not much is…… MORE
Watch Keith Urban (and a Dancing Nicole Kidman) Ring In the New Year With a Medley of Songs by Merle Haggard, Prince, George Michael & More
Keith Urban celebrated New Year’s Eve with a free performance in Nashville on Dec. 31. Before the music note dropped (yes, Nashville drops a music note—eat your heart out NYC), Keith performed a medley of hits in tribute to artists who died in 2016, including George Michael’s “Careless Whisper,” Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” Glenn Frey of…… MORE
Courtney Cole: My Favorite Things
In 2016 newcomer Courtney Cole released her new single, “Free 99,” she’s been on tour with Miranda Lambert as part of her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour and opened for acts like Kenny Chesney, Chris Young and Kip Moore. After a busy 2016, the Louisiana native is looking forward to the new year and…… MORE
Travis Tritt, Scotty McCreery, Kane Brown & More Added to Star-Studded Lineup for Randy Travis Tribute Concert
Country stars are coming out in full force to be a part of 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis on Feb. 8 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Travis Tritt, Kane Brown, James Dupre, Scotty McCreery, Joe Nichols, Collin Raye, The Bellamy Brothers and Ricky Traywick have been added…… MORE
